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COVERING BAKER COUNTY SINCE 1929 The countys most professional and extensive source for news, classied, display and real estate listings I t happened with lightning speed. At 6 pm on January managers of 14 other Food Lion stores in the Jacksonville district got the news on a con ference call. Their stores along with 127 others in Florida and several southeastern states were closing. Earlier that evening, Mr. Macclenny Food Lion eight years, was told to have all his 38 employees at the store for a 9 pm meeting. I thought Id be tell ing them we were changing to a Harveys (a co-brand of Belgium-based Delhaize that owns the chains). We were all who has been assigned to the Macclenny store on South 6th for a dozen years. The announcement sent similar shock waves across the First Coast and elsewhere in Florida where a total of 31 stores were shuttering. It also sent Food Lions 38 employees (13 full-time) scrambling to It was emotional. I had to read a prepared statement and Ive never been that emotional in my life. A lot of these people are bread winners, said Mr. cline it at the store in his native Blountstown, FL. The sole surviving Food Lion in northeast Florida is the new prototype store in Lake City. It is converting to a Har not inclined to pull up roots in Macclenny and may end up landing a position in Lake City, a possibility for other fur loughed workers as well. In the meantime, Food Lion will operate on shorted (8 am-6 pm) hours until Feb ruary 15 or be fore then if bargain seekers sweep the shelves clean. Ship ments of meat, produce and other perishables have ceased, and many of the drink and chips vendors were emptying shelves this week, transferring merchandise to other outlets. Nearby Winn-Dixie, which stands to gain with the closing, will likely pick up some of the Food Lion employees. I want to say that they (Winn-Dixie) has been very They came in here and said theyd help recruit people where they can. Linda Carter of Macclenny is the longest-tenured Food Lion employee; she helped open the store in 1988 and worked in nearly every depart ment before securing the posi tion as pricing coordinator. I was shocked. We were still busy and business was Twin is convicted for second time in Badcock burglary See page 4 See page 2 bakercountypress.com ONLINE POLL RESULTS Is Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy being forgotten? 60 % Yes 36 % NO 4 % Undecided BAKER COUNTY COMMISSION Seven lady lifters qualify for the state tournament See page 11 Parade, speeches pay homage to Martin Luther King See page 10 JOEL ADDINGTON | NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com T he investigation into an armed robbery at the BP station on US 90 in Macclenny the morning of January 17 continued early this week after police ruled out a possible suspect. Sheriff Joey Dobson said the convicted felon, whose name late that afternoon. Weve ruled him out, said the sheriff. Weve got people gathering intelligence and we feel theyll come up with something eventually. Surveillance photos show the robbers, believed to be two black males, wearing hoodies with their faces hidden, entering the gas sta tion store at US 90 and West Boulevard at 6:20 am. One of them was believed to be armed with a pistol and ordered the clerk to hand over cash, while the second man stood guard at the front door. The clerk was not harmed. Several teams from the Florida Department of Corrections canine unit scoured the area south of the store along the CSX tracks and One suspect was described as wearing a multicolored plaid shirt, perhaps red and black, over a black hooded sweatshirt and using a multicolored bandanna to conceal his face, according to the sheriffs He was also wearing dark pants and tennis shoes. The second suspect was described as wearing all black and using a hood from a hooded sweatshirt to conceal his face. The suspect was in dark pants and white tennis shoes as well as gloves. They covered themselves up pretty good, said Sheriff Dobson. Police are also seeking two black males suspected of stealing elec tronics from the Macclenny Walmart about 1:15 am on July 15. They reportedly left the store in a silver 4-door sedan. O n the heels of news that Food Lion is ending its 23-year presence in Baker County next month came word that a Save-A-Lot discount grocer plans to open its doors in south Macclenny in mid-April. Mark Boris of Lake City, the franchisee for the new location ary 16 that he is adding Macclenny to the seven stores he already JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com readying for the peak of Flori tween April and June by con trol burning large swaths in the John M. Bethea State Forest and Osceola National Forest during the last few months. The prescribed burns are wildlife habitats, but also to eliminate dry brush that can spread into residential areas. Our meteorologists are say ing it will be a dry, hot sum mer. Were going to expect the worst, said Byron Hart, assis tant fire management officer with the US Forest Services Osceola Ranger District in Olustee. Were getting ready for it, he said. The district has burned about 17,000 acres of the Osceola National Forest near Two store robbers remain at large Store closing: Save-A-Lot grocer to open store here See page 2 Wildres pose threat this season See page 2 Impelled to nd new home for oce sta MIKE ANDERSON PRESS STAFF Judicial Circuit urged county commissioners this week to honor their commitment to build a new county adminis tration building so that current government office buildings could be occupied by court house personnel as envisioned in a plan six years ago. When are we going to take the next step along the road? Circuit Judge Martha Lott asked commissioners during their meeting the evening of January 17. that they were committed to honoring the original agree ment but wanted more time to consider other cost-saving ideas before moving forward. I feel the board is working toward that goal that you asked us to do, Chairman Gordon however, that the county may have to borrow half a million dollars to complete the build ing. Thats something he and other commissioners said they would like to avoid if at all pos sible. Were looking at every av enue to come up with a feasible plan so we dont have to borrow Mr. Crews said. The Florida Legislature appropriated $800,000 $300,000 in 2006 and $500,000 in 2007 to help fund construction of a new county administration facility, which was to be built on 5 acres the county owns next to the sheriffs complex on CR 228 N. stalled as a result of one setback after another, including a bud get crunch that forced a tempo rary halt in plans in 2009 when ect. Last September commis sioners received a set of revised architectural drawings for the proposed 9,800-square-foot See page 9

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a telephone number and city of residence. Letters must reect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspapers judgement does not meet standards of publication. CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our oce located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Mac clenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com COMMENT T B C P Page 3 JANUARY 19, 2012 Publisher James C. McGauley editor@bakercountypress.com MANAGING EDITOR Joel Addington reporter@bakercountypress.com ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION Jessica Prevatt advertising@bakercountypress.com FEATURES/COMMENT/SPORTS Robert Gerard BUSINESS MANAGER Karin Thomas kthomas@bakercountypress.com CLASSIFIEDS & TYPESETTING Stacy Hott classieds@bakercountypress.com This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. T B C P usps 040-280 Post Oce Box 598 Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-2400 The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued December 30, 1929 at the post oce in Macclenny, Florida. SUBSCRIPTION RATES $25.00 a year inside Baker County; $35.00 a year outside Baker County; deduct, $1.00 for persons 65 years of age or older, military personnel on active duty outside Baker County, and college students living out side Baker County. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL. 32063. Page 2 T B C P ursday, January 19, 2012 Dear Editor: Just 45 minutes after picking up my copy of The Press sitting here composing a letter to once again defend the profession that I am so proud to be a part of. I must address the letters published in January 12 edition because they are misleading. First of all, the letters classify all public employees as union mem bers they are not. Florida is a right to work state. The letters also state that the FRS (Florida Retirement System referred to as a pension in the letters) is underfunded it is not. We have a very healthy retirement system, one of the top four in the nation. The gov ernor simply wants to use the FRS money for other programs. It is Secondly, much of one letter is spent addressing the writers thought that public employees and public unions do not think it is important to support our own retirement. This is an opinion and not a fact. The fact is, when the FRS was created it was sold to public employ ees as a deferred wages program to entice highly skilled workers to retirement). Employees were under the perception that they were paying into their retirement since this was money that they were promised but not going to see for a very long time. When the governor decided to require us to pay an additional 3% (this past July) he broke the agree ment that was originally in place. I cant speak for every profession but I do know that most teach ers have a separate private retirement that they pay into each month because the FRS retirement is so little. If the state would like us to contribute additionally, they should give us the option of participat ing at all. Many of us would take our money to other investment agencies. I do not think it is fair that we lost 3% of our annual income without a choice. That was money that most people counted on and needed to make ends meet. I am not sure why the writer thinks she is paying our way since FRS is made up of funds that have always been intended for those employees deferred wages. Yes, tax dollars do pay the salaries of most public employees, but those employees are taxpayers them selves, so then arent they paying their own way? And, I would like to know how much is dues collect costing you? are the evil and corrupt. I am a union member, I have never thought of myself as evil or corrupt. I am a mother, a wife and a teacher. I the media. I want to be recognized for the fact that I went to college for four years (and more than that for many of us) and give more than 100 percent each day, and I would like to not see my paycheck decrease each year. (On a side note it should be mentioned that although teachers did get a step-increase this year we still lost 3% of our sal I am not evil. I am not corrupt. But, I have been known to correct ones grammar on occasion. Angela Callahan Macclenny (The writer is an elementary school teacher and president of the Baker County Education Association teacher union.) US 90 and around the Taylor community since October. Its been tough burning this year, Mr. Hart said. Weve had a dry fall so the opportunities to burn were few and far between. We really have to pick our days. Were trying to burn every day we can, but its been a little tougher this year. The districts goal is to burn about 35,000 acres a year. The Florida Forest Service has ignited about 400 acres in the Bethea forest in the northern county. Most of our prescribed burns in that area enhance timber management, although some is geared towards hazardous fuels reduction and maintenance with said Kurt Wisner, public infor mation officer and mitigation specialist with the Florida Forest Services Suwanee Forestry Cen ter in Lake City, by e-mail in early January. Last year proved to the be the 2000 for the Suwanee Forestry Center, which serves Baker, Co lumbia, Suwannee, Hamilton, Bradford and Union counties. Prolonged exposure to severeto-extreme drought conditions made the district a tinderbox, Mr. Wisner said. The centers firefighters re sponded to 472 blazes in the dis trict that scorched 9,619 acres. Uncontrolled debris burning make it the most common cause. Still, 89 percent of the fires were caused by people. Lighting but burned 85 percent of the to tal acreage. Inside Baker County, state firefighters responded to 85 acres. The top cause here was and 650 charred acres. Florida received less than 50 percent of normal precipitation for December and our district is still experiencing drought condi tions, Mr. Wisner said. Most of Baker and Columbia, and all of Suwannee and Hamilton coun ties, are under moderate drought conditions. Union, Bradford, and the portions of Baker and Colum abnormally dry. He cautioned that residents, particularly on dry and windy days, should avoid outdoor burning altogether. Even under the best conditions, Mr. Wisner warned, residents should exer cise extreme caution when burning outside. If its too hot to touch, its too hot to leave unattended, he said. Fire Chief Richard Dolan of the Baker County Fire Depart ment said the morning of Janu ary 17 his volunteers responded two weeks, most of them the re sult of unattended debris burns. guished later that day. atively small in size and havent age. Weve been able to hit them pretty hard, said Chief Dolan. We respond pretty heavy given the season. [Florida Forest Ser vice] is already rolling when the calls come in ... We dont play. Floridas outdoor burning laws can be found at http:// any questions concerning daily burning conditions, please call the Suwanee Forest Centers dis patch at (386) 758-5700. Also in preparation for the busiest part of wildfire season will be the fourth annual Taylor Firewise Work Day on February 4. Work crews from the state and federal forest services, along with Taylor residents, will visit homes in the area to cut a 30-foot pe rimeter around residences by removing any dead foliage or boundary. Theyll be equipped with a bucket truck, chain saws and oth er tools from government agen cies. Volunteers are being sought to help as well. Those willing to participate, or residents in need of the free assistance, should call Taylor Firewise chair Nancy Oli ver at 259-7061. Volunteers will meet at the Taylor voting house at 8:30 am ments. Coffee will be served. The group will meet back at the sta tion for lunch at noon. operates, all but one of them in north Florida. The store, at about 14,000 square feet, will anchor the shopping center completed sev economy tanked. 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I cant understand why they didnt turn us into a Harveys; its not like we were under per forming. not among the under per forming locations (113 of the 142 closing), but he believes the company made its decision based on regional trends in a margin industry. Beyond Winncally has been Walmart Super center. News of the closing spread quickly and Thursday morn ing regular customers were ex pressing their displeasure. One wanted to start a petition, oth ers wanted corporate phone numbers or simply vented their anger. The phone here rang off the hook. People told us how sorry they were for our sake and many of the older customers told us how they liked the store be cause it was smaller and things Weve been hugged a lot, added Ms. Carter. Toppy Conner, the former president of NEFCOM in Mac clenny, was one Food Lion regu lar back in the store early this week shopping for bargains. Im going to miss them these folks were like family to me, said Mr. Conner. Id come in here and it was friendly. I felt like the store was a friend. In the coming weeks, remain ing merchandise will be reduced for clearance, starting this Wednesday. The company also announced owns in Southeast and MidAtlantic states names like Bloom, Bottom Dollar, Reids and Harveys. From page 1 Save-A-Lot here Closing of Food Lion Dear Editor: Two letters in The Press last week seemed to imply that pri vate prisons save money. This is inconclusive. Its unclear how much coun ties and states save by priva tizing, or if they save at all. As The New York Times reported last spring, data from the Ari zona Department of Corrections showed that inmates in some of much as $1,600 per year more than in state-run facilities. Recently in Florida, after law makers passed a plan to priva tize 30 prisons in 18 counties, the Hernando County Sheriffs ship with Corrections Corpora tion of America, the countrys largest private prison contrac tor. The county took over the lockup, saving roughly $1 mil lion in the process, according to The St. Petersburg Times The private prison industry donated over $1.5 million to the Republican Party of Florida. I wonder if this has anything to do with the push for private prisons? They do not save tax payer money, but they do make money and lots of it. One letter writer referred to a 911 operation making $150,000 and retiring on $183,000 annu ty this happened in, or who the operator was. I do not know of any state employee other than UF and FSU football coaches making that amount. I do know of some considered working poor and who collect food stamps and I am a corrections Sgt. with over 23 years with the state and I make the vast sum of $41,000 a year. And yes, I am a proud Teamster union member and I pay into my retirement and health care. Although I am a sin ner, I do not consider myself evil or corrupt as one letter writer described. John Bellovich Macclenny Dear Editor: I saw in a recent story that a Lt. [Billy] Miller claims that the sheriff department doesnt en force the [Macclenny] parking ordinance unless a complaint is made or a dangerous situation is created by a parked truck. I called the sheriffs depart ment and complained about the guy who lives next door who was working on his engine and then washing his semi on a street that has a no parking sign in my resi dential neighborhood. were, The sheriffs department does not and will not enforce parking ordinances, that is why Macclenny has code enforce on December 26. That is not the only issue I have with them. On one occa sion I called about a semi block only to be given the runaround. Semis parked overnight block at the intersection of East and North Blvds. How would you like to be awakened at all times of the night by the roar of a semi when the owner agreed prior to the purchase of his home not to park it in our residential area. Rafael Gonzalez Macclenny Dear Editor: There were several letters in last weeks newspaper about unions and politics. I have no comment about most of what was written as I believe every one has the right to an opinion. However, I do have a com ment about a statement in one of the letters that I took as a personal attack against me, my family and friends. Its obvious that the person who wrote union members are evil, corrupt whiners does not know anyone in Macclenny very well. This town has been held together by the very people she obviously abhors. Your neighbors, church friends and even someone in your family are probably union members. To make a blanket statement about all members of a group is hate mongering and bigotry. If every union member in this town stopped spending money locally or volunteering time, businesses would close down, doctors and dentists would lose patients, after-school programs would disappear and fund rais ing of all kinds would suffer. I say to all of you who think union members are evil, corrupt whiners, take a good look at who is taking care of your children, policing the real evil, protecting ing the evil and corrupt, shop ping in your stores, sitting next to you in church, volunteering and contributing to fund raisers. I care for stray and abused animals. I spend at least $500 a year contributing to children and needy families. I teach school and I am a union mem ber. Sandi Harvey Macclenny (The writer is a longtime teacher and school librarian and ex-presi dent of the Baker County Education Association teacher union.) Union chief says letter was inaccurate Evil and corrupt statement was attack Is private really better? BCSO has done little Recent comments on this page from readers (they continue this week) about unionized govern ment employees prompt one to ask how we got to this point. As we enter an age of shrinking public revenues amid calls for a drastic reduction in the role of government in our re public, we find ourselves debating over whether governors should be trying to bust up public employ ee unions, or greatly reduce their power to hold taxpayers hostage. Remember that FDR himself, the patron saint of intrusive government, declared that public work ers should never be allowed to form unions. Such a system is fatally flawed, reasoned this liberal icon, because public unions arent really bargaining with management. FDR was fine with private sector unions, except when they threatened national security, and reason able people concur that, despite the corruption en demic at the leadership level, labor unions cleaned up a lot of messes in the private sector. The natural tension at the bargaining table when representatives of the workers meet with manage ment representing industry owners and stockhold ers carries with it a certain grudging honesty. When public employees bargain with agency management who are also paid by public funds, guess whos not at the bargaining table? You guessed it; the taxpayers. So we get to the crux of the current debate. Can we, or should we, tolerate public union contracts re plete with unrealistically early retirement dates, vir tually no fund pay-in by employees compared to the private sector, sweetheart health care plans that also require comparably small pay-ins and work rules that stifle efficiency. The answer is no, we cant and shouldnt. The reason the debate has heated up on both sides is because government at all levels is broke or, in the case of our own county commission, making up the shortfall using reserves that wont be there for long. Public union contracts bloat themselves in good times (and management allows it) with lavishness that cant be tolerated as bad times squeeze the flow of money. weeks Press that Baker County public school teach ers got raises ranging from $300 to $8600 (the lat ter for the most senior). Again, the bargaining between the teacher union and administration was be tween two groups of public em ployees. Granted, many of them are taxpayers, but none have an arms length position outside the school system. The average teacher pay in Bak er County is $42,701. Beginning pay is $34,168 and a teacher with a bachelors degree can max out at $59,000. If they have a masters, add $2625; a spe cialists degree $3676 and a doctorate $4798. Not bad. Some teachers are probably underpaid based on performance; others by contrast are overpaid. But its safe to say (and the unions fiercely resist slot ting by performance) that Baker County teachers as a group are not underpaid. Those of us in private business know very well what the market demands for workers with degrees, and in many cases that floor is being lowered as the economy struggles. You can bet that wont be hap pening to public school teachers. Granted, teachers put up with a lot of stuff many of us wouldnt: the bureaucracy, the political cor rectness, uncontrollable students who cant be dis ciplined, the uncaring parents. But then and this drives many teachers nuts pay level have the summer off, generous holiday breaks and an equally generous smattering of holi days and planning days without the kids? Teachers should keep this in mind when they cal culate where they fit in the labor market. They can argue convincingly the bureaucracy that public edu cation has become is stifling, that many times barri ers are placed in their way when it comes to efficient use of their time. They can argue they are unappre ciated, particularly by parents who contribute little themselves to support the system. They can argue they arent respected by society as front line troops preparing children for life. But they cant argue convincingly they are under paid. IMPRESS I ONS Jim McGauley Public employee unions

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ursday, January 19, 2012 T B C P Page 5 Page 4 T B C P ursday, January 19, 2012 Deputies arrested two men the afternoon of January 11 after they ran from property on Beech St. in Sanderson where one of them had been warned earlier by the owner to stay away. Timothy Grantham, 46, and Anthony Swisher, 33, of Mac clenny were found hiding be hind a shed on nearby prop erty off Cypress St., said Deputy Chris Walker. He responded to a suspicious person call about 5:25 by property owner Susan Ledbetter, who had warned Mr. Grantham not to return due to months ago. The suspects took off running when Deputy Walker arrived, ran to the shed. The canine of them to the shed, and Deputy Matt Yarborough pulled them from behind it. They were arrested for tres pass, resisting without violence and Mr. Swisher for having a In other arrests, a Jackson ville man wanted for a probation violation was arrested at a north Macclenny residence during the early morning hours of January 15. Deputy Patrick McGauley said police received information that Robert Shelton, 46, was at an address on North Boulevard. He was sought by the state as an habitual offender with a record stolen property. His girlfriend, Terrie Bennett, 36, of Macclenny was arrested during the 1 am incident for re sisting arrest and disturbing the peace after she became agitated and refused to calm herself. The deputy said she also shoved him aside and refused to get out of her vehicle when asked for iden charged with disorderly intoxi cation the evening of January 9. Deputy Chad Montean re sponded to a call that Ms. Bar ron was staggering on the side walk and near the roadway of US 90 in west Macclenny. He found her lying near a retention pond about 7:30 and she told ing all day. Ms. Barron was arrested when she became belligerent and refused to calm herself. arrested Jason Eddins, 35, of Macclenny at his residence on Pine Oaks Circle the afternoon of January 14. smelled of alcohol and was yell ing and cursing at an unnamed person who lived in the same trailer park. Mr. Eddins had been warned by police about 30 minutes ear lier to cease his behavior. A Sanderson man was arrest ed and his accomplice sought for attempting to run down a store clerk who tried to prevent them from stealing beer from the Citgo station south of Glen St. Mary the evening of January 11. Don Weddle, the 37-yearold clerk at the store on SR 125 south, was treated at Fra ser Hospital for multiple lac erations and bruises about his arms, hands and legs after he was struck by the right passen ger door of a 2005 Chevrolet oc cupied by the suspects. Preston Burns, 20, of Glen was arrested when he returned to a residence on Taber Blvd. north of the store following the 9:40 pm theft caught on surveil lance video. Christopher Henderson, 20, of Sanderson was arrested Jan uary 13 and is also charged with aggravated battery and petty theft of the beer. The two entered the store and while Mr. Henderson distracted the clerk, Mr. Burns took bot tles of beer from a cooler and fore exiting. The clerk said he then followed them outside the store to a parking area where he attempted to take back the beer. With Mr. Henderson at the wheel, the Chevrolet backed into the clerk with its door open, knocking him to the pavement. Shortly after, Deputy Chris Walker located a vehicle match ing the description parked at the Taber Blvd. residence, and police got permission to search it for the suspects. They found a still-cold beer matching one that was stolen, but not the suspects. the exception of Deputy Walker, who stationed himself in nearby woods. Shortly after, Mr. Burns returned and was arrested. The Chevolet parked behind the house bore door damage consistent with the clerks ver sion of events. It still had park ing lights on. suspect when he was brought back to the store, and Mr. Hen derson from a photo. In other incidents, Jay Blanchard, 44, of Macclenny was arrested for battery and criminal mischief following a in front of Country Boys store in downtown Glen the afternoon of January 10. Deputy Patrick McGauley ney, 30, of Macclenny and Phil lip Cannon, 32, of Glen for their role in the incident about 5:45 and witnessed by the store clerk and others passing through the busy intersection of US 90 and CR 125. the altercation stemmed from a feud. against a 49-year-old male men tal patient at Northeast Florida State Hospital for attacks on fellow patients during a six-day period earlier this month. The patients told Deputy Robert Simkins they were punched, kicked and shoved by the accused without provocation or, in one case, during an argu ment over television programs. JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com New River Correctional In will be shuttered within the next three months as part of a state wide downsizing of prison ca pacity announced last week by the Department of Corrections [DOC]. As a result, more than 80 per cent of the positions at the Rai ford facilities will be eliminated, according to Paula Bryant, a pub The closures at New River the main facility on March 1 and the O-Unit on April 1 will save the state an estimated $3.9 mil $17.6 million the following year. The facilities have 1363 beds and 346 full-time workers. The reduction target is 281 full-time employees, Ms. Bryant said. New River was among seven prisons and four work camps slated for closure by July 1, 2012, the result of declining prison ad missions and excess bed space, a DOC press release states. No inmates will be released early as a result of this decision, and there will remain adequate bed space to accommodate pro year 2007-08, reads the release. The other facilities on th clos ing block are Broward Correc tional Institution [CI] in Ft. Lau derdale, Demilly CI in Polk City, Gainesville CI in Alachua County, Hillsborough CI near Tampa, In dian River CI in Vero Beach and Jefferson CI in Monticello. The consolidation is expected to save the state nearly $15 mil $75.7 million in 2012-13. JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com The New River Solid Waste Association will not continue the discounted tipping fee it granted to Alachua County 17 months ago beyond February, at least not without gaining something in re turn. The associations board of di rectors, consisting of two com missioners from Baker, Bradford and Union counties, which to gether own and operate the New a letter from the Alachua Coun ty Commission January 12, the same day the board convened for its monthly meeting, asking that the 7 percent tipping fee reduc tion approved in August, 2010 be continued, perhaps through the spring of 2013. The reduction, set to last 18 months, lowered the tipping fee for waste from Alachua County from $31.80 to $29.25 per ton. Trash from member counties is dumped for $24 a ton. The latest request comes as Alachua County is planning to design and build a materials re covery facility where waste can be brought, sorted through to re move various recyclables includ ing organics, paper, plastic and the like. The goal is to reach a re cycling level of 75 percent. Alachua County already recy cles 44 percent of its waste, said Sally Palmi, the director of that countys solid waste department who presented the request and regularly attends the associa tions monthly meetings. She said the facility is also needed to give Alachua County legal cover to pass ordinances requiring private garbage haul ers drop waste at a county facility rather than dump it elsewhere. Alachua County is contrac tually obligated to dispose of all trash from county facilities at the The tipping fee reduction re sulted from a loss of commercial waste some 1000 tons a week from Alachua Countys trans fer station, and in turn, New Riv er. Emerald Waste Services, a hauler with an exclusive con tract to pick up and dispose of all residential waste in the county, opened its own transfer station shortly after securing the sevenyear contract worth more than $7 million in 2009. The company began diverting the commercial waste from Ala chua Countys transfer station in January, 2010 and contracted with Waste Management for dis in Charlton County, GA, which had a lower tipping fee than New River. director, Darrell ONeal, estimat ed at that time the move could cost the association more than $2 million annually in lost tip ping fees. Alachua Countys waste ac counts for about 70 percent of the garbage hauled to the New River making up the remainder. The waste diversion lasted about eight months until a threeway tipping fee reduction deal was reached. It dropped the fee for Alachua County waste, which Mr. ONeal estimated will have cost New River some $500,000 by next month. Emerald Waste Services agreed, at least for the time being, to return its commercial garbage to New River directly, bypassing Alachua Countys transfer station and its tipping fee. Our revenue is back up be cause were getting all of the waste from Alachua County, Mr. ONeal told the board. The tipping fee reduction was limited to 18 months to give Ala chua County enough time to get control of its waste stream and eliminate the possibility of future waste diversions by private haul ers. The Alachua County Commis sion, however, has been reluctant to pass an ordnance mandating such control until its transfer sta tion can be converted into a ma terials recovery facility. Ms. Palmi said preliminary designs are complete for the als is being prepared to complete design and build the facility. She spring of 2013, though the date is not certain. Regardless, New River board members were staunchly op posed to continuing the tip ping fee reduction beyond the 18-month period without some concessions from Alachua Coun ty. It boils down to a lack of ac tion by the board of Alachua County, said Baker County Commissioner Michael Crews. I wanted to see an ordinance to ob Even before Ms. Palmi could begin her presentation of the re quest to maintain the current tip ping fee, board member Wayne Smith of Union County made a motion to deny it. He soon re scinded the motion, however. Rather than continue the tip ping fee reduction after Feb ruary, the New River board gotiating with Alachua County on the terms of a contract extension. The associations current 20-year contract with Alachua County expires December 31, 2018. It was signed in 1997 as a 10-year agreement and extended in 2003. Mr. Crews said hed like to see another extension for 20 to 30 more years. two and a half hours the afternoon of January 13 to convict a Jacksonville twin for an early morning burglary of the Macclen ny Badcock store in July, 2009. Jamel Wescott, 22, was January, 2010 and later sentenced by Circuit Judge James Nilon to 20 years in prison. He represented did his twin brother Justin in a separate trial that end ed in a conviction. An appeals court in Tal lahassee sent both cases back to Baker County for retrial, citing several er rors made by the trial presided over last weeks three-day trial of Jamel, and his twin is set for trial on January 24. The brothers along with two others were ar ing on foot from the scene when a county deputy surprised them. Jamel Wescott argued his arrest was a case of mistaken identity. The brothers have a lengthy criminal history month before the Badcock burglary. This time Mr. Wescott was represented at taxpayer expense by public defender Margaret Stack of Gainesville. Assistant State Attorney Ralph Yazdiya argued the states case in both trials, and in two previous trials of Justin Wescott. conviction in December, 2009. The brothers received similar sentences. They were also originally charged while in county against them. The states case was essentially the same as in the two earlier trials, that Jamel was part of the group that decided to drive out to Macclenny that night and load up a stolen rent al truck with televisions and other merchandise from the store. The entry touched off an alarm that brought deputies to the scene. He maintained that his brother called him to Macclenny to give him a ride back to Jacksonville, and that he was not involved in the break-in. He gave differing versions of events to sheriffs investigators in the hours after his arrest after hid ing with a co-defendant on the roof of the nearby Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. At one point in the earlier trial, Jamel argued the absence of gold caps on his front teeth proved he was not the person in the original booking pho Sentencing is expected later this month or in February. NEW RIVER SOLID WASTE CIRCUIT COURT ADonna Jacksons Income Tax Service759-0884Located in Glen St. Mary 1040 EZ $30 | 1040 A $40 | 1040 $45 State Tax $50 | Small Business Tax $150*S-Corporation $300-$500***Extra charges may apply. **Quickbooks users only.$5.00 each form after rst W2 Bring in this ad and get Drop Offs Welcome E-Filing Available TAX REFUNDSALE Wayne Frier of MacclennyFACTORY OUTLET 2012 3 BR, 2 BA 16x76 Includes Set-up, Delivery & new AC FREE FURNITURE with EVERY HOME! | 2012 Doublewides starting at $29,900ON 2012s! $ 33,975 Exit #336Wayne Frier SupercenterSR 228 I-10 $ 62,975Includes $4,000Furniture Pack! Food & Cash Giveaways!INSTANT APPROVALS! Double your Tax Refund Bank & Factory Reps On-Site JANUARY27, 28 & 29ONLY FACTORY OUTLET IN FLORIDAHUGE INVENTORY NOBODY CAN BEAT OUR PRICES!!! (4663) | 32x80 Bank Repo$39,90028x52 Bank Repo$26,900Used 14x76$5,500Used 28x70 Of ce$9,900 The Reason Behind the Race: Layla Williams is the daughter of Judge Joey & Anna Williams. Layla is a two year old little girl who was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia on March 15, 2010. While the treatments have been long and the hospital stays have been many, she remains a cheerful and active little girl. 5k Run/Walk in Honor of Layla WilliamsRegistration 7:00 7:30 AM | Race begins at 7:30 AM The color for Leukemia is orange Race will begin at the Macclenny Moose Lodge Entry Fees: Pre-race Registration $20, Day of the Race $25 All participants entering the race will earn a ticket for a chance to win one of two $100 Savings Bonds from Country Federal Credit Union of Macclenny, Florida. Registration packets can be picked up at: Baker Community Counseling Services (BCCS), 56 North 2nd Street, Macclenny, FL with Linda Gibson at 904-219-0820. They can also be picked up the day of the race. Love dogs? Want to earn some extra $?I need someone who is retired, or stays at home, to babysit my adult, trained, sweet, 12 lb. Bichon, in their home while Im at work (4-5 days per week, weekdays). I need someone who lives close to NEFSH. Contact Susan at 904-710-7772. Woodlawn KennelsQuality Professional CareGROOMING 2594757 BOARDING ....... . . . . . . ................... Jamel Wescott listens to testimony from Sheris In vestigator Steve Harvey last week. Twin convicted 2nd time $4812 in cigarettes stolen Police are seeking additional clues to the early morning smash and grab burglary at the Murphy Oil store on South 5th in Macclenny. Walmart told Deputy Chad Montean that 88 car tons of cigarettes were missing from inventory. She placed the loss value at $4812. A surveillance video shows two men pulling up to the north door in a white four-door vehicle with tinted windows. They shattered the glass with an pulled the door open. Once inside, they stuffed two large garbage bags with cartons of Marlboro cigarettes from a top shelf from behind the counter and left through the same door. They were clad in hoodie sweatshirts with their faces concealed and wearing gloves. The video shows them pull up to the store at 1:56 am. A recently installed alarm system monitored at the company headquarters in Arkansas apparently malfunctioned. In other incidents involving commercial prop erty: entered the former Macclenny Products building on Industrial Circle in south Macclenny the morn rear door they entered. The manager, Russell Holder of Middleburg, told Deputy Clements Leo he saw the two white males entering from a rear door on the east side of the building about 10:30 am, then he entered through a front entrance and yelled at them as they exited on the other side. He said they were driving a small black truck. Mr. Holder speculated the men were after metal pipes stacked on pallets near the rear door to sell them for scrap. fence, likely with the same motive in mind, be tween January 9-16 outside Superior Cleaners on South 6th in Macclenny. Owner Tiffany McInar nay valued them at $600. The property line fence was awaiting repair af ter being struck by a careening vehicle recently. front seat of a 1997 Dodge pickup believed respon sible for destroying a section of wood fence along the north border of Wells Nursing Home on E. Ohio Ave. in Macclenny. Deputy Robert Aberly was told by a witness the pickup was also spinning donuts in a vacant lot near Northwood Apartments about 1:25 am. He found the vehicle at the apartments, but could not locate its occupants, described as a male and female. It had a piece of the wood fencing lodged over a front axle. The Macclenny Moose Lodge plans a fund raiser on January 28 to benefit Layla Williams, the 2-year-old daughter of County Judge Joey and Anna Williams. Chicken and rib dinners will be on sale, and organizers plan bake sales, raffles and a silent auction. The event runs from 11:00 am-6:00 pm. For musical entertainment, they have booked Harley and The Equalizers in the afternoon and Tropical Whiskey that evening. Volunteers and donors should call Annette Barton, 626-3173. Layla was diagnosed at 18 months with A.L.L. leukemia and is currently undergoing treat ment. Advertising Deadline Monday 5:00 pm bakercountypress.com

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ursday, January 19, 2012 T B C P Page 7 Page 6 T B C P ursday, January 19, 2012 JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com Moving ahead with an expan sion plan at the Baker County Health Department, while lay offs and cutbacks loom there due to shrinking revenue, may have some residents scratching their heads. And thats understand able, said the departments di rector Kerry Dunlavey this week. Those are perfectly valid questions, she said. The health department an nounced nearly one month ago that between 15 and 20 of the or ganizations roughly 90 employ ees, 60 full-time and about 20 part-time or contract positions, would either be laid off or con verted to part-time workers. Ms. Dunlavey said a draft workforce reduction plan was submitted to the Florida De partment of Health [DOH] for review, but no actions had been taken to implement the plan as of January 17. Thats in Tallahassee and sions now, she said. No one has been laid off yet, and for those that are, well do our utmost to gible for unemployment and we expect people will use that. The personnel changes were hastened by further funding re After losing more than $1.3 million between fiscal years 2007-08 and 2010-11, the health department is facing more than $1.2 million in cuts in the current More cuts could be coming next year, Ms. Dunlavey said. The money being used for the ongoing construction work at the health department is some $1.5 million thats restricted to capital The funds will double the amount of space for the dental program, enlarge a waiting room, plus add more parking, a reten tion pond and a generator. Ms. Dunlavey said the health department managed to save that sum during the last 10 years. Until last March, it was held in the departments general rev enue trust, and though it was intended to fund capital outlay at some point in the future, the funds were not restricted to such use. Last session DOH and the legislature made the decision that funding for capital outlay general revenue trust fund, she feared the money could be real located by legislators unless it was transferred to a special fund tracts could be executed immedi ately. The transfer took place in March, 2011. It shows the legislature its committed money, explained Ms. Dunlavey. Because of how DOH felt about it, and because there was such a huge shortfall, they were concerned that all this money, from a variety of sources, would be swept away, and the lo cal health departments that have worked so hard to save this mon ey, well, it wouldve gone some where else, and nobody in Baker County wouldve gotten the ben Dental services are in high de mand among health department clients, many of whom are in sured by Medicare or Medicaid. We had lots and lots of chil dren, but no space, said the ad ministrator. Design and engineering for soon after the transfer, and con struction activities followed more recently. Its not the best timing, but we didnt have a choice, Ms. Dunlavey said. The health department re ceives re-occurring funding through the county, state and federal governments, and though funding levels change from year to year, it covers personnel costs that make up 80 percent of the departments $4.6 million bud get. The capital outlay funds, how ever, are not re-occurring. Its one-time money, said Ms. Dunlavey. A Macclenny man with mul tiple drivers license suspen sions ran from police when they stopped his vehicle near his north Macclenny address the morning of January 11 and he was captured nearby by a sher iffs investigator. Deputy Clements Leo said Andrew Johnson, 24, failed to his 2001 Hyundai had an ex several blocks to Northwood Apartments on East Ohio before halting and running into nearby woods. He was located about 45 min utes later by Investigator John Hardin near North Boulevard and 5th St. Mr. Johnson was arrested for driving with a license suspended as an habitual offender, having an expired tag, resisting arrest and misdemeanor possession of rested the past week for having multiple license suspensions. Mary was at the wheel of a 2000 Hyundai that pulled out from CR 139B onto US 90 and into the path of a patrol car driven by Deputy Brandon Kiser the after noon of January 13. west Macclenny and learned that Mr. Cloers license has ten suspensions. He was also charged with having the wrong tag attached to his vehicle, no insurance proof, failure to regis ter the vehicle and careless driv ing. learned via a computer check that the license of Raymond Easter, 31, of Jacksonville has eight prior suspensions. He stopped the 2000 Chev rolet driven by Mr. Easter the afternoon of January 10 on CR 125 north in the national forest after clocking it going 70 mph in a 55 zone. uty learned that Mr. Easter is wanted in Jacksonville for the same offense. address listed, was stopped in downtown Glen the afternoon of January 10 when Deputy Shawn Bishara learned his 1994 Ford pickup had an expired tag. Mr. Johns has seven suspen sions on his license and he was also ticketed for the tag viola tion. erson was stopped on US 90 east of Olustee the morning of January 10 when Deputy Daryl Mobley learned the tag on his 1984 Ford was expired. He was arrested for driving with two li cense suspensions and ticketed for having no proof of insur ance, the tag violation and fail ure to wear a seat belt. An absentee landowner re ported to police on January 13 that his property off Jonny Har vey Rd. north of Sanderson had been looted of nearly $6000 worth of miscellaneous prop erty. In addition, William Crock ett told Deputy Robert Simp kins $3000 damage was done to a vacant mobile home on the tract, and that his motor home was taken. No value was listed for that. Mr. Crockett said he is a long-distance truck driver and had not been on the property for six months. He once lived there years ago and used the property for storage. The missing items included various farm implements, fuel tanks for semi-trucks, televi sions, a refrigerator for a truck, pressure washer, generator and air compressor. Deputy Simpkins said there were no recent signs of any one being on the property and neighbors reported no suspi cious activity. In other reports, the front door of a residence off CR 127 north was kicked in while owner Lana Hunter was away the eve ning of January 10. She esti mated damage at $200 and told Deputy Johnny Hodges nothing appeared missing. purse stolen between January 6-9 and that her bank card had been used for two purchases to cation was in the purse also. one took his wallet, $120 cash, from his vehicle parked over night January 16 on South 9th St. in Macclenny. He said he last saw it in the drivers side door of the un locked vehicle the previous eve ning. the gas tank of a 2003 Oldsmo bile belonging to Kimnesha Lloyd while it was parked out side her residence on CR 127 north of Sanderson overnight on January 16. The sheriffs department ar rested an intoxicated Macclenny man early on January 12 for attacking his mother at a resi dence on CR 231 near Olustee. Deborah Byram, 59, and oth er witnesses told Deputy Daryl Mobley that Nicholas Byram, 28, returned about 4 am after borrowing his mothers vehicle and began arguing with her. He allegedly knocked her to the ground and repeatedly slammed her head against pavement. consistent with Mrs. Byrams version of events. The son was also charged with battery on Kathy Hardin, 42, of St. George, GA for striking her as she at tempted to separate him from his mother. In other incidents, a criminal complaint for felony domestic battery by strangulation was of Baldwin for attacking his exwife at her residence on Glenn Williamson Rd. the evening of January 9. Margaret ONeill, 50, said Mr. Thomas confronted her af ter she returned home about 10:30 and was irate over an ear lier telephone conversation. He allegedly pulled her from her vehicle, threw her to the ground and choked her. He also punched her sev eral times in the lower back, Ms. ONeal told Deputy John ny Hodges, and threatened to kill her if she called police. Mr. Thomas took her cell phone be fore leaving the scene. that the victims neck had red ness and scratches consistent with her version of events. nal complaints against an es tranged husband and wife when they gave differing versions of a confrontation the afternoon of January 9 on Tom Wilkerson Rd. north of Macclenny. Vilma Stieger, 25, and Chris topher Steiger, 26, were charged with domestic violence and the husband with battery on Ken dall Lowery, 26, of Macclenny, who told the deputy she was shoved during the altercation. Ms. Stieger had come to the address to visit her 1-year-old son and an argument ensued. The father is also named in a complaint for child cruelty for placing his son in danger during the incident. The Department of Children cause the presence of the child and his infant sister. violating a domestic violence order preventing him from see ing his estranged wife Tammy Combs. Deputy Shawn Bishara stopped a Jeep on US 90 in east Sanderson at midday on Janu ary 14 after noting it had no tag and a broken windshield. Mrs. Combs, 41, was at the wheel and she was cited for driv ing on a suspended license. The is living together despite the court order. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO:02-2011-CP-048 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LULA MAE DAVIS a/k/a LULA M. DAVIS, DECEASED. __________________ ____________________/ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LULA MAE DA VIS a/k/a LULA M. DAVIS, deceased, File Number 02-2011-CP-048, is pending in the Circuit Court for BAKER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives at torney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, includ ing unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents es tate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is January 12, 2012. Attorney for Personal Representative: LAWRENCE R. RAUSCH, P. A. 712 EDGEWOOD AVENUE ,SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205 TELEPHONE: 904/384-7802 FACSIMILE: 904/384-2421 FLORIDA BAR #183470 Personal Representative: MARION D. RIVERS 5150 WILLARD CREWS LANE MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 1/12-1/19 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 02-2010-CA-000158 CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. LARRY SMITH; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARRY SMITH; LEONA QUIGLEY SMITH A/K/A LEONA SMITH; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LEONA QUIGLEY SMITH A/K/A LEONA SMITH; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; Defendant(s) _______________________________________/ NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Sum mary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Baker County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Baker County, Florida, described as: LOT 7 AND 11, FOREST GLEN, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 67 PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 7667 Odis Yarborough Rd Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Front door of the Baker County Courthouse, Macclen ny, Florida 32063 at 11:00 AM, on January 31, 2012. DATED THIS 6th DAY OF January, 2012. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 6th day of January, 2012. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT By Julie Combs Deputy Clerk THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorneys for Plaintiff AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8. org 1/12-1/19 Registration of Fictitious Names We the undersigned, being duly sworn, do hereby declare under oath that the names of all persons interested in the business or profession carried on un der the name of American Recycling whose principle place of business is 5325 Woodlawn Road and the extent of the interest of each is as follows: NAME EXTENT OF INTEREST Timothy C. Hughes Owner 50% Jimmy D. Cole Owner 50% Timothy C. Hughes Signature Jimmy D. Cole Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BAKER Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of January, 2012. Al Fraser Clerk of Court Baker County, Florida By Jamie Crews As Deputy Clerk 1/19p DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL COMMUNI TY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD ANNOUNCES A MEETING. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. PLACE: NEFSH CBHS, 84 W. LOWDER ST., STE C, MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: OR GANIZATIONAL MEETING AND GENERAL PROVISION OF SERVICES BY NEFSH CBHS. PLEASE CALL (904) 2594671 EXT. 32 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON PARTICIPATION. 1/19 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 02-2010-CA-000013 FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF FLORIDA, Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE A. WILKINSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GEORGE A. WILKINSON IF ANY; CATHY A. WILKINSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CATHY A. WILKINSON IF ANY; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIM ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); JOHN DOE; JANE DOE; Defendant(s) _____________________________________/ NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Sum mary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Baker County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Baker County, Florida, described as: PARCEL 26, ALLEN LANDS, A SUBDIVI SION ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RE CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 58, OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 2005 HOMES OF MERIT VIN#S FLHML 3F173728938A AND FLHML3F173728938B. A/K/A 17750 Anne Road Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Front door of the Baker County Courthouse, Macclen ny, Florida 32063 at 11:00 AM, on January 31, 2012. DATED THIS 6th DAY OF January, 2012. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 6th day of January, 2012. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT By Julie Combs Deputy Clerk THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra 9204 King Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorneys for Plaintiff AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8. org 1/12-1/19 A R & R, INC 10525 DUVAL LANE MACCLENNY, FL 32063 Phone (904) 259-4774 The following vehicle will be sold at public auc tion February 3, 2012 at 10:00 am at A R & R INC, 10525 Duval Lane, Macclenny, FL 32063. 1984 Datsun Pickup VIN # 1N6ND02S5EC373191 1/19 HIGGINBOTHAMS TOWING & RECOVERY 7611 WEST MT. VERNON GLEN ST. MARY, FL. 32040 The following vehicle will be sold at public auction February 3, 2012 at 10/00 am, at Higginbothams Towing & Re cov ery, 7611 West Mt. Vernon, Glen St. Mary, FL. 32040. 1968 Giles Travel Trailer Vin# TC22761168PA 1995 Chevrolet SUV Vin# 1GNDT13W4SK178135 1/19 MEETING DATES Notice is hereby given that the Baker County Hospi tal Authority Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. and hold a joint meeting with Baker County Medical Services at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Wednesday, October 17, 2012 The meetings will be held at the Commerce Center 20 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063. The public is invited to attend. Glenn McKendree, Chairman Baker County Hospital Authority 1/19 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 02-2009-CA-000289 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. JON W ATWOOD; MERCANTILE BANK DIV OF CAROLINA FIRST; WENDY ATWOOD; UNKNOWN TENANT (S); IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. _______________________________________/ AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 2nd day of December, 2011, and entered in Case No. 02-2009-CA-000289, of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA is the Plaintiff and JON W ATWOOD, MERCANTILE BANK DIV OF CAROLINA FIRST, WENDY ATWOOD and UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB JECT PROPERTY are defendants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the, front door of the Baker County Courthouse, 399 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL., 11:00 AM on the 15th day of February, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 2 LANCASTER GLEN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 86 AND 87 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SUR PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated this day of January 13, 2012 AL FRASER Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Submitted by: Law Offices of Marshall C. Watson, P.A. 1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 1/19-1/26 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO: 02-2011-CP-001 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FREEDA ELLEN VANN a/k/a FREEDA E. VANN, DECEASED. ___________________________________/ NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that Order of Summary Ad ministration has been entered in the estate of FREEDA ELLEN VANN a/k/a FREEDA E. VANN File Number CASE NO: 02-2011-CP-001, by the Circuit Court for BAKER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 330 East Bay Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202; that the total value of the estate is the home stead property and safe deposit box and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address Marlene Vann, 9762 S. Clinton Avenue, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons hav ing claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claim with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED The date of the first publication of this Notice is Janu ary 19, 2012. Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Lawrence R. Rausch P. A. 712 Edgewood Avenue S. Jacksonville, FL 32205 904/384-7802 Florida Bar # 183470 Persons Giving Notice: Rev. Perry D. Hays P. O. Box 1337 Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 Rev. Timothy C. Patterson 1136 Coppergate Place Macclenny, FL 32063 1/19-1/26 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIR CUIT, IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 35-2009-CA-001697 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF MASTR 2007-01, PLAINTIFF, VS. BOBBY D. BLAKE ET.AL., DEFENDANT(S). _______________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 6, 2011 and entered in CASE NO: 35-2009-CA-001697 of the Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial Circuit in and for Lake County, Florida wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF MASTR 2007-01, is the Plaintiff and BOBBY D. BLAKE, ET. AL., are the Defendant(s). I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on February 9, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. to the highest bidder for cash, in the first floor lobby, near the information desk, at the Lake County Judicial Center located at 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF THE NORTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST 114, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 136.00 FEET OF THE SOUTH EAST OF THE NORTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF NORTHWEST OF SEC TION 33, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RUN THENCE SOUTH 00 WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST OF SAID SECTION 33, A DISTANCE OF 110.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 890 WEST, A DISTANCE OF 6.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 WEST A DISTANCE OF 142.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 26 WEST, A DISTANCE OF 22.05 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTH WESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1423.40 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 5 A DIS TANCE OF 133.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 20 WEST A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ABANDONED SEA BOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 142.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST OF SAID SECTION 33, THENCE SOUTH 89 EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST OF SAID SECTION 33, A DISTANCE OF 411.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; LESS RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD, DISTRICT NO. 5-6591. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS OF THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER, AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated this 13th day of December, 2011. Clerk, Circuit Court Trish Roberts Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DIS ABILITIES ACT, If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator for the Courts within 2 working days of your receipt of your notice to appear in Court at: Lake County Laurie Crews (352) 253-0900 x100 Attorney for Plaintiff: Pendergast and Morgan, PA 6675 Corporate Center Parkway Ste 301 Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-727-9300 1/19-1/26 ALL SAFE MINI STORAGE 190 SOUTH LOWDER STREET MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 904-259-3565 The following units containing household items such as furniture, appliances, etc., will be sold by public auction at 9:00 am January 28, 2012 to satisfy back rent. The following tenants can claim their prop erty back if rent is paid before this date: Name Unit # Leslie Vanlooven 3 Frank Carpa 70 Rosa Dolison 114 Amanda White 154 April Groff 157 1/19-1/26 January double hostess creditCall me for all your Scentsy needs. 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ursday, January 19, 2012 T B C P Page 9 Page 8 JANUARY 19, 2012 building, but as yet have not au thorized the county manager to proceed with soliciting contrac tor bids. An estimated $689,000 remains from the original $800,000 in state grant money. Meanwhile, commissioners have decided to research other options, including remodeling existing county-owned buildings elsewhere to house employees. When Judge Lott asked for a concrete decision about the next step the county intended to make toward completion of the original agreement, she received a vague response. I do know we have to do something, Commissioner Gor don Crews said. Were moving in that direction. I dont know what its going to be yet. The original agreement called for the county, over a 10-year pe riod, to commit the entire block of county government buildings behind the courthouse to allevi ate overcrowding of courthouse personnel, including the State At Commissioner Michael Crews said he favored moving ahead with the agreement, even if it meant borrowing more money to help fund construction of the new county administration building. He asked Judge Lott, the fourth the original agreement was signed, what she felt would be an acceptable time frame for completion. Whatever reasonable amount done, she replied, adding she date. I ask you to act. As a point of clarification, Commissioner Michael Crews original intent of the court that the entire block of county build ings eventually be turned over to courthouse personnel. Thats correct, she said, add ing that such an arrangement is Commissioner Michael Crews a new administration building is $1.4 million for a structure that could be completed in 18 months. Commissioner Jimmy Ander year, said the county might be able to borrow another $600,000 wasnt sure that would be a good idea. The question is, do we want ought to be open to other ideas. One other idea being pur sued is the possible use of the county-owned building pres ently occupied by the U.S. Postal Service, which pays the county $14,000 a month to lease the building housing the Macclenny County Manager C.J. Thomp son said he will meet soon with postal authorities to inquire whether the Macclenny post of country that are slated for clo sure. If so, commissioners said it could possibly be remodeled for use as a county administration building. In other business, the board: state legislature urging the state to let the Florida Department of Corrections operate a new re-en try program at Baker Correction al Institute, as originally planned, rather than privatize the facility. The 400-bed facility is under construction now on US 90 near Olustee and is scheduled to open in the fall. We need to keep that re-entry camp a state prison, said Sgt. John Bellovich, who said it would be more safely and efficiently managed by professional correc tional authorities. The re-entry program, autho rized in 2009, is designed to pre pare inmates for their return to society with counseling and other services three years prior to re lease. operating hours at the countys dump sites, possibly reducing the number of hours on certain days of the week. The county manager said some dump site attendants had asked whether the split shift on Wednesdays could be changed to prevent them from having to go home in the middle of the day and returning later. The dump sites are open that day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. Commissioners said perhaps the hours could be changed form noon to 8 p.m., or even reduced a couple of hours. Sanderson Congregational Holiness ChurchCR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 amSunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pmPastor: Oral E. Lyons Calvary Baptist ChurchPastor Donnie E. Williams, Sr. Sunday School 10:00 am Preaching Service 11:00 am Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Service 7:00 pm523 North Boulevard W.a few blocks north of Hwy. 90 in Macclenny Christian Fellowship TempleConnecting > Growing > ServingDavid Thomas-Senior Pastor Tim ThomasAssociate Pastor Gary Crummey-Youth PastorLooking for a place to plug in?Join us this week!Theres something for every age!Sundays Sunday School10:00 am Sunday Worship11:00 am Evening Worship6:00 pm Wednesdays Wednesday Worship7:00 pm Were located at 251 W. Ohio Ave. Macclenny, FL Check us out on the web! www.christianfellowshiptemple.com The Road to CalvaryCorner of Madison & Stoddard Glen St. Mary Rev. Tommy & Doris AndersonYouth Director Margie HowardPhone: 904-259-2213Sunday School: ............ 10:00 am Sunday Morning Service .... 11:00 am Sunday Evening Service ..... 6:00 pm Wednesday Night .......... 7:30 pm T L C Sunday school ~ 10:00 am Sunday service ~ 11:00 am Wednesday night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pmFamily style dinner ~ 1st Sunday of the month following serviceA church alive is worth the drive!Pastor Bobby & Faye Gri n Glen St. Mary, Florida1/2 mile South of I-10 on CR 125, right on Nursery Road the historic Budder Mathis House9:00 am Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship/ Holy Communion 7:00 pm Wednesday Study/ Holy Communion Saint Peters in the GlenANGLICAN CHURCH New Hope Church, Inc. 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd.Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Childrens Church 11:00 am Sunday Evening Services 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00 pmPastor J. C. 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Corner of Sapp Rd. and CR 229 DINKINS NEW CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCHCR 127 N. of Sanderson Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pmPastor Allen Crews Assistant Pastor Timothy Alford Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church121 North 259-4461 Macclenny, FLPastor Tim CheshireSunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5 WE ARE BAKER COUNTYS ROOFING EXPERTSCOMBS BUILDERS, INC. We specialize in problem roofs 259-2563 FREE Estimates Baxter Community Baptist Church Worship Service Returning Sunday, January 29, 2012 and every following Sunday at 11:00 AMAnd they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. Isaiah 58:12 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord Isaiah 58:14 25736 CR 127 N. Baxter First United Methodist Women of Macclennyare taking orders now through Feb. 6th for our famous homemade Chocolate Dipped Moonpies (two cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched with marshmallow buttercream, then dipped in your choice of gourmet white chocolate or our special blend of gourmet mild and dark chocolates. Cost is $2.50 each or one doxen for $25.00. No minimum order. Payment in cash or check due on delivery. Phone orders to 904.259.5119 E-mail orders to fumcyouth@nefcom.net or use order form below and mail to FUMC 93 N. 5th St., Macclenny, FL 32063 Name:___________________________ Address:__________________________ ________________________________ Phone #:__________________________ Quantity White:_________ Dark:__________ Total due: _______ ATTORNEYDavid P. Dearingformer Baker County Prosecutor SERIOUS INJURIE S C A U S E D BY NEGLIGENCE OF A NOTHER A N D C RIMIN A L DEFENS EJ M acclenny 259-1352T oll F ree (888) 211-9451All initial consultations are absolutely free.The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. I NJURY LA W A 15-year-old Baker County High School student was ar rested the morning of January of liquor in his backpack. Campus deputy Matt Riegel said the male student from the Sanderson area was searched due to an earlier complaint that he may have tobacco, which is considered contraband on cam pus. The student was spotted that morning getting out of his mothers vehicle while smoking. Instead, assistant principal John Staples found the bottle with a rum label, though its not clear from the deputys report whether it contained rum. The then corn liquor. He was charged with posses sion of alcohol by a minor. In another recent campus incident, criminal complaints County Middle School females, ages 13 and 15, for attacking an other female, age 14, the morn ing of January 10. Campus deputy Allen Mar kley said one of the students pushed the victim from behind and the second one struck her. The 14-year-old fought back but was not named in the com plaints for battery. The deputys report notes that her eyeglasses valued at $250 were damaged and she had a swollen eye and bloody nose. Charlie Burnham, 81, of Hilliard dies Charlie Burnham, 81, of Hill iard died Monday, January 16, 2012. He was born in Bonafay, FL to the late Charlton and Mary Burnham on November 19, 1930 and was a long time resi dent of Bak er County where many of his sur vivors cur rently reside. Charlie was employed with the Florida DOT where he retired af ter 30 years of service. He loved his family. Mr. Burnham was preceded in death by daughter Carolyn Burnham Brant ley. Survivors include wife Betty Burnham; sons Charles (Vickie) Burnham and David (Verona) Burnham; daughters Angie (Bob) Dungan and Patti (Alan) Hunt ley; grandchildren Chris (Pam) Burnham, CW Burnham, Dylan Burnham, Jackie (Ray) Row land, Samantha Brantley, David Burnham Jr., Trista (Gee) McK enzie, Kristian Burnham, and Calon Mausolo; great-grand children Emily and Isabella Burnham and Peyton McKen zie; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Thursday, January 19 at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Home in Jackson ville with Pastor Timmy Thom Wednesday, January 18 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Roy Coleman, 69, of Baldwin Roy Edmond Coleman Sr., 69, of Baldwin died January 9, 2012 at his home following a brief illness. He was born March 3, 1942 to the late Sylvester Coleman and the former Ma mie Lou Wilkes. He retired from CSX and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 44 years Frances Coleman; sons Alvin (Penny) Branch, Aaron Branch and Roy Coleman Jr; daughters Denese (Donnie) Harv ley and Darlyn (Philip) Schweck endieck; grandchildren Nicki, Trea, Aaron, Grace, Angela, Nathan, Joshua, Justin, Joseph, Jacob, Kaylobe and Ashley; nu merous friends and family. The funeral service was held January 13 at 2 pm at his church with Pastor Dewayne Jowers in South Prong Cemetery in Macclenny. Prestwood Funeral Home was in charge of arrange ments. Bill Durrance, 91, of Macclenny dies John R. Bill Durrance, 91, died January 14, 2012. He was born on November 5, 1920 in Jackson ville to John and Viola Durrance and lived in Jacksonville most of his life before moving to Macclenny in 1998 to be closer to his family. Bill served from 1939 to 1945 in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he met his wife of 63 years, Kathryn Cappy Dur rance. Following an honorable dis charge from the Coast Guard, County Road Patrol in 1946 and retired from the Jacksonville yard, working in his workshop, playing Bingo with his Pick ettville friends and attending church at the Christian Fellow ship Temple. Bill was passion ate about baseball, not only as a player, but coaching chil dren, playing in various leagues throughout his life, even playing semi-pro baseball. He had a love for the game, a passion that he instilled in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called him Papa Bill and Bull. He was often found playing catch with his family and caregivers right up until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, son John ny Durrance and great-grand daughter Hannah Rhoden. Survivors include daughters Kathy (Riley) Rhoden, Debbie (Phil) Rhoden; grandchildren Riley (Connie) Rhoden, Jana (Kevin) Sowell; great-grandchil dren Makenzie, Abbie, and Riley Rhoden, Kallie, Kaleb and Tay lor Sowell, all of Macclenny; nu merous nieces, nephews, cous ins and many friends. A graveside service was held Tuesday, January 17 at 2 pm at Edgewood Cemetery with Pas a donation to a charity of your choice. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home was in charge of arrange ments. Jack Ford Sr., brother of local Jack Samuel Ford Jr died January 8, 2012. He was born in Brunswick, GA to Jack Ford Sr and Edna Mae Ford and raised in Kissimmee. After graduating from Osceola High School, he moved to Tallahassee to attend college. Upon marrying An tonette L. Walker in Pensacola, they moved to Ft. Lauderdale. California then to Norfolk, VA where his son Jack Samuel Ford III was born. Mr. Ford continued his work as a dental tech until comple tion of dental repair school in 2000. He then moved his fam ily to Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and his military career then moved his family to Middleburg, then Green Cove Springs. Jack re tired as a bio-med tech in July 2009 and the most important aspect of his life was his devot ed family. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include loving wife Antonette; son Jack III; daugh ter JNais and mother Edna Mae Ford; brother Frank (Cathy) Ford Sr; sisters Bettye (Hugh) Holmes, Mary Ford Washing ton, Eloise Ford of Macclenny, Mary Ford and Connie Ford; many nieces and nephews and extended family. The funeral service was held Friday, January 13 at the NAS JAX Chapel at 11:00 am. In terment followed at Ronnie Van Zant Park in Green Cove Springs. Aaron and Burney Biv ens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Doris Fraser, 88, of Macclenny Margaret Doris Fraser, 88, of Macclenny died Monday, Janu ary 16, 2012 at St. Vincents Med ical Center after a short illness. She was born in Jacksonville and resided in Macclenny most of her life. She worked at North east Florida State Hospital and later was employed as an x-ray technician at Ed Fraser Memo rial Hospital for many years un til her retirement in 1986. Mrs. Fraser was a loving mother and grandmother and a master at sewing and knitting ing the Atlanta Braves and Flor ida Gators. She was preceded in death by parents Ozzie Nelson and Minnie Baldree Anderson, brother J.B. Anderson and sis ter-in-law Lilly Anderson. Survivors include daughters Margie (Leonard) Norman, Paulette Thomas and Marie (Luckie) Bell, all of Macclenny; sons Aubrey (Carla) Fraser of Ocala and Mott (Patricia) Fra ser of Lake City; sister Catherine (Gene) Smith of Macclenny; brothers Oswald Anderson of Jacksonville and Reuel (Hilda) Anderson of Cochran, GA; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, Janu ary 19 at First Baptist Church in Macclenny with Dr. Edsel M. follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Macclenny. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday, Janu ary 18 at Guerry Funeral Home. Brenda Nipper, 61, of Macclenny Brenda Lounell Atkinson Nipper, 61, of Macclenny died January 12, 2012. She was born in Thom asville, GA to the late Royce W. Atkinson and Beatrice Lucas Atkin son on May 15, 1950. She was a resident of Macclenny for the last 40 years and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. Brenda loved spending time with her family, especially her grand children and great-grandchild. She was an avid Gator fan and reading. She was predeceased by son Jimmy Norman and daughter Patty Nipper. Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years David Nip per of Macclenny; children Dar rell (Michele) Norman of Craw fordville, FL, Lounell (Thomas) Royal of Macclenny and Allen (Cathy) Nipper of Macclenny; sisters Linda Williams of Mac clenny, Debbie Miller of Pana cea, FL and Jenny Atkinson of Quincy, FL; grandchildren Virginia, Ashley, Cody, Dillon, Dalton, Zack and Colin; greatgranddaughter Ellena. The funeral service was held Saturday, January 14 at 2 pm at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Servic es Chapel with Elder Doug Behr in Macedonia Cemetery in Mac clenny. Craig Ruise Jr., 17, of Jacksonville Craig Ruise Jr., 17, of Jack sonville died January 14, 2012. He was born December 4, 1994 to Malicia and Craig Ruise. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving family and a host of friends. Survivors include his parents, two brothers and two sisters. The viewing will begin at 9 am and funeral service at 11 am Saturday, January 21 at Faith Bible Church in Sanderson with ing. There will not be a grave side service. Annie Stephens, 95, of Macclenny Annie Cornelia Cranford Ste phens, 95, of Macclenny died January 13, 2012 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Ollie and Bertha Heth cock Cranford on November 3, 1916. She was a long time resi dent of Tampa and a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She was predeceased by her husband Henry H. Stephens and stepson John Stephens. Survivors include stepson H. W. (Janie) Stephens of Missis sippi; daughter-in-law Linda Stephens of Glen St. Mary; four grandchildren; six great-grand children and one great-greatgrandchild. A graveside service was held Wednesday January 18 at 2 pm at Garden of Memories, Inc. Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa with Father John Reese neral Services was in charge of arrangements. Ethel Thompson, 93, of Macclenny Ethel May Thompson, 93, of Macclenny died January 10, 2012. She was born in Carline County, Vir ginia to the late James Franklin Howard and Sadie Scott Thompson Howard on Sep tember 23, 1918. Ethel was a very thoughtful person that loved her family, her church and her friends. She was prede ceased by husband Stanley Ray Thompson and siblings Fred Howard, Lloyd Howard, Aubrey Pierman Howard, Estelle How ard Little, Pearl Howard Law son and Grace Howard Denton. Survivors include daughter Sharon (James) Bud Staggs of Macclenny; grandchildren: Cheryl (Patrick) Harris, Richard Staggs, Jeff Staggs, Chris (Su zie) Staggs and Kristin Staggs; great-grandchildren Heather (Matthew Crews) and Jonathan Harris, Lance Rayburn, Peyton, Wesley and Briar Staggs. The funeral service was held Monday, January 16 at 11:00 am at New Covenant Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Robinson of Hollywood Cemetery in Rich mond, VA. V. Todd Ferreira Fu neral Services was in charge of arrangements. Charlie Burnham John Durrance Brenda Nipper Ethel Thompson Craig Ruise In loving memory of Launa Bree Monds 6/2/2006 1/18/2008 It has been four years since you went home to Heaven. Not a day passes that we dont think of the happy memories you left behind. No matter how much time comes between us, you will al ways be our beautiful, sweet baby girl. We love you just as much now as we did the day you blessed our lives with your pres ence. LOVE WITH A LL OUR HEARTS, DA DD Y, MO MM Y, LOGAN AN D LAYNE In loving memory of Dolice Rhoden 2/22/1913 3/5/75 Hazel Thomas Rhoden 10/24/17 1/23/2009 My parents, my best friends. Gone but not forgotten more not less, everyday! See you again one day. YOUR DAUGHTER, JANET Happy 21st Birthday Jarvis Simmons-Reed 1/18/1991 7/19/2010 Gone but never forgotten! LOVE, REGINA L, ETHE L, EBONE, SHREE, CAR L OS, AL PHONZO AN D FA M I L Y In loving memory of Mother Pearl Smith 6/30/1906 1/15/1988 God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and whispered Come to me. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, al though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beat ing, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, THE SM ITH FA M I L Y Declaration will be live in con cert January 20 at 7 pm at White house Assembly of God located at 135 S. Chaffee Rd. Featured singers are the group Declaration. In loving memory of Derrick Little Poo Thompson 1/15/1977 1/18/2000 Tears stream down my face, theres no one that could take your place. We love you and miss you more each day. 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Page 11 JANUARY 19, 2012 SOCIAL NOTICE SUBMISSION INFORMATION Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events (military service notes and school graduations) must be submitted within four weeks of the event. All news and advertising must be submitted to the newspaper oce prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication, unless otherwise noted or arranged. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our oce located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Mac clenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com SOCIAL & SCHOOL T B C P Page 10 JANUARY 19, 2012 All right. The national frenzy can now calm down a little. Tim Tebow has bowed out of the playoffs. Kicked out would be more appropriate considering the way the Tom Brady-led Patriots manhandled the Broncos. Im sure Tebow is disap pointed, but I bet he tempers his disappoint ment a lot better than some of his fans and fellow players. For a couple of reasons. Tebow is an incredible com petitor. All you have to do is watch his performance as a Ga tor and this season to see that. But he also has an agenda, and this season and the publicity it has garnered has pushed his agenda. His agenda is his faith and football is the medium in which his message is presented. Of course he didnt mind all those people tebowing whether they were sincere or not. It pushed his message. He has to be happy about that. Also, his success this season with the Broncos. John Elway admittedly not Tebows biggest fan, announced after the game that he would be the Broncos starting quarterback going into next season. He also said he was committed to working with Tebow over the off-season to improve his passing. Though I am disappointed the Broncos wont be facing the Baltimore Ravens this weekend instead of the Pats, I cant feel too bad for the guy. this weekend produced. Going into the weekend I was convinced the Saints and Packers would face off in the NFC champion ship. Who wouldnt think that. Well uh San Francisco and the Giants I guess. years team of destiny the way the Packers were last year. And as for the Giants? Tom Cough lin long may the Jaguars kick themselves for getting rid of him is a magician. And Eli Manning, who, as my son Spencer put it astutely is Tony Romo with better luck, could prove to be a better playoff quarterback than his brother. As for the AFC, I wouldnt want to go against Tom Brady. Except Ray Lewis and the Ravens have a way of destroy game plans. I cant wait. The Lady Wildcats basketball team suffered a heartbreaking home loss to West Nassau on the night of January 13. The Lady Warriors came away with a 42-39 win on a last second three pointer. The Lady Cats were a little rusty after a twoweek holiday layoff. Following Senior Night fes had trouble distributing the ball and the Warriors The Warriors continued to build on the lead in the second period and went into halftime with an 18-12 lead. But Coach Aaron Summers team rebounded in the third period and spread the ball around more effectively. They out-scored the Warriors 14-8 to The scoring went back and forth throughout the fourth period but neither team managed to pull away. As they traded basket for basket, it appeared more and more as if the game would be decided in extra time. But as the clock wound down, with the score knotted at 39, a Warrior guard broke free and put up a three-point at tempt. The Lady Cats watched helplessly as it banked in to give West Nassau the road win. Chelsey Ruise led the Cats with 12 points and Tianna Raysor and Marnae Gaskins had 8 points. The Wildcats will host Bishop Kenny on Thursday, January 19 in an important district contest. Tip off is 7:30 pm for varsity and 6 pm for JV. Seven Lady Wildcat weight tournament at the sub-section al competition January 14 at BCHS. A dozen schools competed to send lifters to state with one sub-sectional remaining on Jan uary 28 in St. Augustine. The top three girls in each weight Kasey Russell broke three school records at the meet with a 200 pound bench press, a 160 pound total in the unlimited class. Tiffany Braddy contin ued to smash records with a 160 pound total in the 169 weight class. 101-pound class with a second third in the weight class. Kristen Burnham placed ond in the 139-pound class. McKenzi Hand was third in the 154-pound class. Rachel Chambers placed third and Glenna Godwin got an at-large bid in the 183-pound ished third in the 199-pound class. The BCHS lady lifters also defeated Middleburg 54-34 on January 5, when Braddy broke a school record in the 169-pound weight class for the clean and Braddy also broke the com bined school total with a clean pounds at the meet. Kasey Russell won the un limited weight class with a 185 pound bench press and a 165 dan Perry won the 101-pound class and Ashleigh Rafuse won the 119-pound class. Kristian Burnham was also victorious in the 139-pound class with a 265 pound total. The Wildcats boys basketball team had an exciting overtime win against Crescent City on the road January 14. The Cats controlled the overtime period to take a 5754 win over the Raiders and im prove their record to 7-9. The Wildcats come out red hot, and if not for a few three point ers by the opposition, the game wouldve been a runaway. Never theless, the Wildcats were up by 5 points by the quarters end. But they inexplicably went ice cold in the second period as Cres cent City turned up the pressure unable to sink the outside shots that had been falling for them in the early going. Charles Ruise Jr., who had scoreless in the second and the Raiders took a 20-19 lead into the intermission. From then on the game was a nail-biter, as both teams traded basket for basket, including three pointers by the Wildcats Jesse Gardner to keep the score even. The Raiders were knocking down long range shots of their own and in the fourth period they pulled ahead of BCHS behind a pair of Bennee Norris three pointers and some outstanding free throw shooting. The Cats tried some tactical cent City hit nine of 10 shots from the charity stripe to take a three point lead as time wound down. Jefferson made a shot from a yard behind the three-point line to send the game into overtime. Landon Mitchell came up big in the overtime period with a basket and a free throw as BCHS domi nated the extra period. Norris three pointer was the only scoring for the Raiders in the period. Ruise led all scorers with 16 points. Gardiner added 10, Kam eron Mack and Johnny Lamb had 8, Mitchell 7, Jefferson 6 and Sean Fogarty 2 points in the win. The Wildcats beat the West Nassau Warriors in similar fash ion January 12, winning at home in overtime 58-60. The Cats play Clay away Janu ary 19, and Oakleaf at home the next day. JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com the annual parade and ceremony to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. near Keller Intermediate School in Macclenny on the cool and sunny morning of January 13. The event has grown smaller in recent years, with fewer peo ple taking part in the parade and program organized by Rev. Tom my Rollins of Macclenny. The parade traveled through the center of the city, beginning and ending at Emmanuel Church of God at the northeast corner of South Boulevard and 8th Street. Children and staff from near by day care centers and pre schools gathered at the roadside waving and clapping as the pa rades various groups marched, walked or rode by. Residents came out of their homes to watch the annual observance as well. The roughly 45-minute pro lights of law enforcement motor cycles from the Florida Highway Patrol and Jacksonville Sheriffs They were followed by the high schools Air Force Junior cadets, who near the end of the route halted after approach ing a crowd from the Episcopal Children Services Head Start program. The cadets turned and saluted the children before marching on. The school districts Superin tendent Sherrie Raulerson and Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Robin Mob ley soon rode by in a bright red Jeep Wrangler, preceded by a Republican Party-themed golf cart. Then came the high school bands drum line, the middle schools girls basketball, Dancin Parade participants con vened afterwards on the church grounds for boxed chicken lunches and sodas. They sat at picnic tables under the shade of canopies laid out before a stage and podium where speakers, one life and values of Martin Luther King, Jr. Its a great day to honor a great man, said Ms. Raulerson, who later talked about a teacher who inspired her to seek a ca reer in education. She was black woman named Clemetee Dan iels. She had such an impact on my life, said Ms. Raulerson, not ing that Ms. Daniels had to travel to Lake City because she couldnt graduate from high school here. Without the efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr., Ms. Raulerson said, Ms. Daniels may not have attended college to become a her. Macclenny City Manager Ger ald Dopson spoke about Martin Luther King, Jr.s commitment to equality. Theres a saying that our ac tions speak louder than words, Mr. Dopson said. So let our ac tions speak so that we may have or housing or whatever ... Weve come a long way, but thats not to say we cant do more. Likewise, Macclenny City Commissioner Tommy Johns praised the assassinated leaders dedication to ensuring all citi zens were treated equally in the eyes of the law. In the end, his life was taken, needlessly, said Mr. Johns. And in all the years since, when Mar tin Luther Kings birthday comes around, the nation and the world recognizes his greatness. Samuel Johnson took the mi crophone to talk about freedom. The black reverend at Paxon Revival Center in Jacksonville said that African Americans were freed from slavery, and years lat er, freed again by the civil rights movement. By the grace of God, we were it! exclaimed the lively Mr. Johnson. The event, which concluded about noon, also featured a dance number by the Dancin Paws and a cadence demonstration by the JROTC cadets. 259-2261130 North 4th St., Macclenny, FLwww.nefcom.net*Offer is limited to residential customers new to one of the service offerings. Actual speeds may vary. 12-month contract required. NEFCOM UnlimitedLocal service Unlimited Jacksonville calls Unlimited long distance 5 Calling features your choiceBasic Voice Mail (optional)NEFCOM eXtreme Lite1 Mbps Down FREE Standard Modem rental Sign up for $59.99 per monthFREE INSTALLATIONwith contract. Limited time only. Double Advantage includes: School Lunch MENU January 23 January 27 Offered everyday: Cold lunch plate of chef salad with wheat roll or crackers and dessert (when offered) 1% lowfat white milk, % lowfat flavored milk, orange juice. Monday, January 23 Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, pineapple juice and milk. Lunch: Cheese pizza or BBQ pork on a bun. 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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES January 19 BCHS: Boys Basketball at Clay, 6 pm, Girls Basketball vs. Bishop Kenny (H), 6 pm, Drama Presenta tion, Baker County, FLA, Audito rium, 7:30 pm BCMS: Accelerated Reading Points Due Club Day WES: Tutoring/After School Reading Club, 3:15 pm, Good Morning Show Club Mtg., 8:00 am January 20 District-Wide: Teacher Planning Day Student Holiday BCHS: Wrestling at Terry Parker TBABasketball vs. Oakleaf (H), 6 pm, Drama Presen tation, Baker County, FLA Audito rium, 7:30 pm January 21 BCHS: Wrestling at Orange Park January 22 BCHS: Drama Presentation, Baker County, FLA, Auditorium, 2:00 pm Treatment rooms are private and con dential. IMPLANTS ARE A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO MISSING TEETH! WINTER SPECIAL4 IMPLANTS TO SECURE YOUR EXISTING LOWER DENTURE$1995 Expires 1/31/12All work done in our Macclenny of ce, no referrals or driving to Jacksonville! Melissa Taylor, R.D.H. 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Brittany is at Fortis College in the Criminal Justice program where she will receive her Associates in Science in December. Aer gradu ation she plans to join Kristopher in Maryland. We want to wish them happi ness and Gods blessings. Happy 45th Birthday, Jobber Head! Love, Brenda, James Jr., Chelsey, Savanna, and Deanna Rhoden Early Voting PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION January 21, 2012 January 28, 2012 8:30 AM 5:00 PMWHO: ALL Registered Voters WHAT: Voting prior to the January 31, 2012 Presidentail Preference Primary Election WHY: Avoid the Eection Day rush; vote at your convenience WHERE: 5th Street, Suite A, Macclenny WHEN: January 21, 2012 January 28, 2012 Nita D. Crawford Supervisor of Elections For information, call 259 6339 or visit our website: www.bakerelections.com Happy 16 th Birthday, TaylorLove, Mama, Arnold, Sedaira, Nanny, & Papa Born December 5 Parents Jesse II and Lara Manalo of Macclenny are pleased to an nounce the arriaval of Lilah Kath erine Manalo on December 5. Lilah weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. and measured 19.5 inches long. Proud siblings are sister Ava Rose and brother Jake. Proud grandparents are Rex and Flo Holloway of Macclenny and Jesse and Alicia Manalo of Jacksonville. Lilah Manalo Hodges Matthews Married Dec. 30th Deborah Kinney of Glen St. Mary and Louie Watts of Bry ceville are pleased to announce the marriage of daughter Caitlyn Marie to Michael Lee Matthews, both of Macclenny on December 30, 2011. Michael is the son of David and Sue Matthews of Mac clenny. Presley Elizabeth Yarborough Daughter is born Cassie Martin and Matt Yar borough of Macclenny are pleased to announce the arrival of daughter Presley Elizabeth on December 23, 2011 at Baptist South in Jacksonville. Presley weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents include Tammy Martin of Providence, FL, Andy Martin of Macclenny, Lisa and Mitch Holtzclaw of OBrien, FL and Donny Yarborough of Mac clenny. PHOTO BY JOEL ADDINGTON From left Erick Stoutamire, Videll Williams and Grant Thornton of the high school bands drum line. Students, leaders honor MLK Cat lifters at the Middleburg meet on January 5: Coach Ryan Sulkowski spots for Ashleigh Rafuse. PHOTO BY JUD JOHNSON CeCe Jeerson battles for a lay up during the victory over West Nassua. PHOTO BY JUD JOHNSON Pictured at left is the Lady Cats Chelsey Ruise dur ing the tip o against West Nassua. Pictured above is Marnae Gaskins in the same contest at home on January 13. Cats win in overtime F L ROBERT GERARD Navy Seaman Apprentice Michael P. Demko, son of Paul D. Demko of Macclenny re cently completed eight weeks of US Navy basic training at Re cruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Seaman Demko is a 2009 graduate of Baker County High School. Glen Saint Mary Nurserys Historical Homes Tour Baker County, FLA. 1861 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONChevella Reed Young is applying for a Special Exception for her property located at 620 S. 9th Street, Macclenny, FL. The purpose of this Special Exception is to open a day care center. A Zoning Adjustment Board meeting will be held on February 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. Any support or objections will be heard at this time. 118 East Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, Florida 32063 Telephone 259-6261 C C Let people know whats going onpost your special event online www.bakercountypress.com We print obituaries with a picture free of charge. We want to know... WEDDINGS & BIRTHS 4 week deadline

Page 14 T B C P ursday, January 19, 2012 By David Morgan STAFF WRITER If you have a jewelry box with bling from an old ing or a coffee can full of old coins, you may want to haul it down to the Baker County Ag Center next week. The gold and silver markets have not been this strong for over 30 years said Dennis Kouts Ohio Valley Renery spokesperson. Typically when the U.S. dollar is weak and the economy is at, gold and silver markets soar. Thats good news if you are sitting on a few gold necklaces or an old class ring says Kouts. Starting next Sunday at 9am and through Thursday, the Ohio Valley Renery is setting up a satellite renery right here in Macclenny at the Baker County Ag Center During their 5 day stay, anyone can bring gold, silver, pre1970 coins and turn them into cash on the spot explains Dennis Kouts. Just about everybody has some amount of gold or silver just lying around collecting dust and next week anybody can sell theirs direct to our renery. Typically selling direct to a renery is reserved for larger wholesale customers like jewelry stores, pawn shops and laboratories says Kouts. We are changing how business is done, he explains we want to do business with everybody so we took our business to the streets. Our teams visit various cities around the country hosting 5 day events and allowing the general public to take advantage of our services. The turnout has been overwhelming says Kouts. Usually each day is busier than the previous day. It seems once people come to us and sell something, they are so amazed what an old ring or gold coin is worth, they go home and start digging around for more and telling relatives, friends and neighbors. Its like a feeding frenzy by the third day. People line up with everything from gold jewelry to sterling silver atware sets to old coins. I think during this bad economy everybody can use extra money, but most people say they are taking advantage of selling direct to our renery because of the higher prices we pay. During this special event, anyone is welcome to bring all types of gold, silver and platinum to the renery and turn it in for instant payment. The types of items they will accept include all gold jewelry, gold coins, gold ounces, dental gold, old coins made before 1970 including silver dollars, halves, quarters and dimes, anything marked sterling including atware sets, tea pots, silver bars, silver ounces and all industrial precious metals. What should you expect if you go to the event to sell your gold and/or silver? Just gather up all gold, silver and platinum in any form. If you are not sure if its gold or silver, bring it in and they will test it for free. When you arrive at the event you will be asked to ll out a simple registration card and will be issued a number. Seating will be available. When your number is called you will be escorted to a table where your items will be examined, tested and sorted. This only takes a few minutes, using their expertise and specialized equipment. Items will be counted and/or weighed. The value of the items will be determined based on up to the minute market prices. Live feeds will be available at the event displaying current market prices of all precious metals. If you choose to sell your items, they will be bagged and tagged and you will be escorted to the cashier to collect your payment. Waiting time to sell your items may range from just a few minutes to 1 hour, so bring something to read. If you are the owner of a jewelry store, pawn shop, dentist ofce or a dealer you are encouraged to call ahead to make an appointment with the smelt master to discuss their special dealer programs. They can be reached during Renery hours at (217) 787-7767. Ohio Valley Renery will open for business next Sunday from 9ampm. The event continues every day through next Thursday. No appointment is needed for the general public. *This amount depends upon rarity, condition and what collectors are willing to pay BUYING ALL SILVER AND GOLD JEWELRY Above: Renery representatives will be on hand starting next Sunday through Thursday to purchase all gold, silver, pre-1970 coins and platinum items. Public welcome!International buyers in town next week and ready to stimulate economy! LOCAL RESIDENTS READY TO CASH IN!COINS: All coins made before 1970: silver and gold coins, dollars, halves, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. All conditions wanted! VINTAGE GUITARS: Martin, Gibson, Fender, National, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Mandolins, Banjos and all other musical instruments. WRIST & POCKET WATCHES: Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Waltham, Swatch, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Ebel, Illinois, Hamilton & all others JEWELRY: Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, all types of stones and metals, rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. (including all costume jewelry) WAR MEMORABILIA: Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc: swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, knives, gear, letters.Local records reveal to our research department that recent vintage guitar sold for $2400.00 and another for $12,000.00 to a collector that will be tied into the event this week via live database feed. ITEMS OF INTEREST Above: Renery representatives will be on hand starting next Sunday through Thurs day to purchase all gold, silver and platinum items, as well as coins. Public welcome! PAID ADVERTISEMENT SILVER AND GOLD COIN PRICES UP DURING POOR ECONOMY. FLOWING HAIR STELLA UP TO $125,000*1832 CLASSIC HALF CENT UP TO $80,000* $5 DRAPED BUST RIGHT LE UP TO $40,000* 1797 $1 UP TO $200,000* BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT UP TO $3,800* $20 ST. GAUDENS UP TO $6,800* CAPPED BUST HALF DIME UP TO $10,000* MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR UP TO $100,000* BUFFALO NICKEL UP TO $1,800* Bring this pass and beat the lines!Dont miss your chance of cashing in at these Record High Gold & Silver Prices! EXPRESS PASS EXPRESS PASS GOLDIS TRADING AT ALL TIME HIGHSNOW IS THE TIME TO CASH IN!ALL JEWELRY ACCEPTEDNO WAITING GOLD SILVERANTICIPATION HIGH AS OHIO VALLEY GOLD & SILVER REFINERY OPENS FOR BUSINESS NEXT WEEK IN MACCLENNY! INFORMATION WHO OHIO VALLEY GOLD & SILVERY REFINERY WHAT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO SELL THEIR GOLD AND SILVER WHERE THE BAKER COUNTY AG CENTER 1025 W. MACCLENNY AVE MACCLENNY, FL 32063 WHEN JANUARY 22ND 26TH SUN THURS 9AMPMDIRECTIONS 217.787.7767 INFORMATION 217.787.7767